ALF Case Manager

Job Description:

• Check Medi-Cal eligibility for each client monthly.
• Schedule monthly visits with clients.
• Speak to clients and find out if anything is needed, such as, DMEs, appointments, etc.
• Ask about medication compliance and other general assessment questions.
• Speak to staff: Find out about any SIRs. If so, make sure that our office has them. Find out if anyone is out and does not have an SIR. If this is the case, tell staff there they must get an SIR in ASAP.
• Follow up with facility staff on this and make sure our office gets an SIR copy.
• Communicate Medi-Cal issues to client and facility staff and guide them on how to resolve it.
• Ask staff about medications and check the log.
• Update client information on company tracking system of visit dates and when note is uploaded in Devero. All notes must be uploaded by the end of the next business day from when you saw the client.
• Write notes about client and staff interactions regarding med-compliance.
• Keep track of when clients leave as you visit the facility.
• Notify the ALF Coordinator when a client has left and returned to the facility.
• Communicate via email about completed Re-Assessments and handle documentation following them.
• Knowledge of Confidentiality, HIPAA and healthcare laws and regulations.
• Maintain proper timekeeping and follow policies and procedures as per Employee Handbook.
• Maintain all credentials up to date.
• Report Fraud and Abuse. Knowledge of mandated reporting.
• Conduct timely recording and/or documentation of client contact.
• Attend Department meetings (in person, by phone or by web).
• Attend all State mandated in-service training.
• Driving may be required in geographical areas that are covered by the company. Significant amount of driving may be required throughout the Los Angeles, Fresno, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino County.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in either social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, gerontology, or sociology, plus one year of related work experience.
• Possesses current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of The State of California Assisted Living Waiver Care Coordination Agency preferred.
• Experience in the field of education or training, quality assurance and management preferred.
• Excellent judgment and knowledge of current clinical practices, with demonstrated exemplary clinical, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Proficient in the use of computers, and electronic information systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain good communication and relationships with the office, field, and administrative personnel.
• Familiarity with Title 22 preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and is in good working order, in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.

Benefits: